Summer Palace Small Group Tour in Beijing
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the Summer Palace on a small group walking tour with an expert guide and pre-arranged admission. In about three hours, see Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, the Marble Boat area, and the imperial garden landscapes that made this UNESCO World Heritage Site a favorite retreat for Qing emperors. The group size is limited to keep the experience easy to follow, making it a good choice for travelers who want a focused, affordable culture tour without spending a full day. Optional boat rides inside the Summer Palace are not included and can be paid on site if available.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance ticket to Summer Palace
- Expert tour guide
- Small group tour (maximum of 12 participants)
What's not
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips to guide(for good services)
- Boat Ride in Summer Palace(40RMB/P)
Itinerary
The tour starting at Exit A of BEIGONGMEN Subway Station offers visitors easy access to this iconic site. The Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Beijing, China, is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it served as a retreat for emperors seeking respite from the summer heat. During your tour, you'll explore highlights such as the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the Long Corridor adorned with intricate paintings, the Marble Boat, and the Secret Garden Xiequyuan. Strolling through meticulously landscaped gardens and along the tranquil lakeside paths, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and exquisite beauty of this imperial retreat. With its blend of natural scenery and architectural splendor, a visit to the Summer Palace offers a captivating journey through China's cultural heritage and imperial grandeur. Finally you guide accompanies you to the East Gate of Summer Palace or Subway Station to finish the tours.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you at Exit A, BEIGONGMEN subway station of line 4, you can take subway or taxi here, show the taxi driver address in Chinese: 颐和园北宫门地铁A口.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- BetterChinaTrip
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 748 of 3624.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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